PROJECT COORDINATOR - EDUCATION

at  Waikato Regional Council

MŌ TE TANGATA | ABOUT YOU

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and experience of Tikanga Maori and desire to grow and develop.
• Commitment to maintaining and strengthening stakeholder engagement and partnerships.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to relate to a range of personality types.
• Political awareness and skill in dealing with sensitive and confidential issues (including bi-cultural sensitivity).

MŌ NGĀ PŪKENGA | QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Relevant Tertiary Degree in Social Development or Business.
• Minimum 5-6 years of experience in project/contract management and co-ordination.
• Experience in supporting the development and implementation of project plans with multiple stakeholders.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Experience in identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience in contract and procurement management as well as process management.

MŌ MĀTOU | ABOUT US

• We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities.
• Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it. Our work helps look after our region’s water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts - so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come.
• Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service.
• If you’d like to understand more about what we do please click here: The work we do | Waikato Regional Council.
• By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better.
• Together, we’ll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people’s lives.

• Projects: Budget management for education team and financial risk management for funded projects.
• Report Generation and Analysis: Data analysis and reporting for funded projects.
• Continuous Improvement: analyse business requirements and assist with project planning and delivery.
• Contracts and Procurement: coordinate tender processes, liaise with WRC legal and procurement specialise and be a proactive member of the contracts working group.